Jenny was startled for a moment. It scared her a little. "Evan, are you kidding me?"Evan merely laughed. They both knew he wasn't joking. Nonetheless, since Jenny pretended she didn't know, he didn't say more or pressure her for fear of invoking her resentment.Meanwhile, Graham couldn't help smiling. He had never seen his daughter afraid, which was quite an interesting sight. He secretly applauded Evan, who smiled and thanked him. It felt good to have his support. After contemplating it for a moment, Jenny finally agreed. "Evan, I'm glad you work at Walter Inc, but let me tell you first that you should never force yourself to stay because of me. If you don't want to do it anymore in the future, just tell me.""Don't worry, I won't force myself to remain in a miserable situation," Evan replied, nodding.Just like that, a decision was made. Soon, dinner was ready, and the three of them walked to the dining area to enjoy a hearty meal.Compared to the happy atmosphere in Walter
"We haven't decided to do that yet," Alec answered truthfully. After all, they hadn't been together for long, and it was too soon to consider marriage."The Watkins and the Fausts are a good match. If you feel it's appropriate, you should set the wedding date soon," Zeke said.Alec nodded, wondering what his intention was. "Don't worry, I'll take care of it."Zeke didn't say much after hearing his answer. Instead, he looked at Luke and Julian, scolding them, "What about you two? When are you planning to get married?""Grandpa, I haven't even found a girlfriend yet. How can I get married?" Julian pouted, feeling that his grandfather was being unreasonable.Completely disregarding his reply, Zeke turned to Luke. After all, he was his eldest grandson and was at a marriageable age.Luke put down his utensils and asked seriously, "What do you think of Jenny Walter, Grandpa?"Instantly, the mood in the room changed. Julian sneaked a glance at Alec, whose expression turned dreadful. Th
Zeke's eyes swept across the room as he nodded. "You're right. There's nothing shameful as long as it's good for the family. Also, what's wrong with two single people getting married?" He gave Julian a pointed glare, clearly expressing his displeasure with his remarks. Julian wanted to retort, but Isabelle restrained him. Zeke had made his thoughts clear. He didn't care about Luke's intentions as long as they benefitted the Fausts.Frustrated, Julian turned to Alec, asking with his eyes, "They're talking about your ex-wife. Why are you so calm?"Alec didn't react. He silently ate his food, considering himself uninvolved in the discussion.Zeke didn't look at him but said to Luke, "If you're interested in her, go after her. However, don't use any underhanded methods because I won't clean up after you." He knew Luke's character, so he had to remind him not to cause any trouble. Although the Walters were not on the same level as the Fausts, if there was a falling out between the famili
After dinner, Alec did not stay in Faust Manor. Since he started managing a subsidiary company, he found an excuse to move out. After all, it was uncomfortable to live under their watch every day.Seeing him leave like that, Xavier was furious. "Are you just going to let him act that way?" he asked Yakov.Addressed by his elder brother, Yakov asked, "What are you planning to do?""If we have a fight, it's the Fausts' internal matter. We shouldn't let outsiders interfere, don't you think?"Yakov nodded. "You're right.""Since that's the case, let's take care of him first." If Alec hadn't performed so well and didn't attract the attention of Zeke, he wouldn't want to kill him. After all, if their father found out, he would likely be unhappy. However, if Xavier didn't get rid of him, something bad might happen. Hence, he decided to team up with Yakov. If Zeke found out, they would both be implicated, and neither would have the upper hand in the situation.Yakov didn't object to the
The banquet was held half a month after Graham's discharge from the hospital. By then, his body had mostly recovered, but he was far from his former self.In the lounge of the banquet hall, Jenny donned a light blue, high-end custom-made dress and left her long wavy hair styled loosely in a relaxed do. Although she was stunningly beautiful, her expression didn't carry much joy. She knew the purpose of the banquet."Dad, you're still young and capable of running the company. There's no need to pass it on to me now." She couldn't manage the company, and even if it was entrusted to her, it would only be managed by other employees and professionals, which was meaningless.Graham sat down beside her. He wasn't angry when he heard her say that. "I'm getting old. After this incident, I suddenly realized something…I used to think there was still a lot of time, and I wanted to wait until later to look for your mother. Now, I understand that accidents are always around the corner. So I don't
Although Alec appeared expressionless, he was quite annoyed. His gaze shifted to Luke and Julian standing not far away. He knew what was going on between them since their previous dinner conversation. Although he knew it was impossible for Jenny to be interested in those two, he couldn't be sure if he understood Jenny anymore."Alec?" Blake saw that he was lost in thought while staring at Luke and Julian and asked worriedly, "What's wrong? Is there something going on with them?""Nothing," Alec shook his head, not intending to say anything to her.Blake's face fell. Since Alec's memory recovered, he had not been as transparent with her as before. It was clear that he had his guard up against her. That was not good news, and she needed to find a way to overcome it.At the banquet, with people crowding around, Stephanie found a quiet corner to sit in and enjoy her champagne. She was not qualified to attend this kind of banquet, nor did she want to. However, since Jenny was the star o
Once the three of them exited the stage, Jenny muttered, "Dad, why didn't you stick to the plan?""From now on, Evan will help you manage Walter Inc. Why not let everyone know about your relationship?" Graham laughed as if he couldn't see the resentment in Jenny's eyes.Jenny rolled her eyes, thinking to herself, "Are you serious?"Feigning ignorance, Graham made an excuse and left, leaving the two of them alone.Evan smiled at Jenny and said, "Don't be angry with Mr. Faust. He only wants what's best for you and hopes you have more people to rely on.""In this day and age, it's every man for himself, and the devil takes the hindmost. Can we truly rely on others?" Jenny had never considered such a thing. Evan, however, couldn't help but laugh at her. He even playfully flicked her forehead. "You're still so stubborn after all these years. Can't you give in a little?"If Jenny yielded a little, he would be willing to give her anything, even his life. Standing so close together, an
Evan, who was standing nearby, had been observing everything. His face was shrouded with gloom, and his eyes flashed with a murderous gleam, but he quickly composed himself because he was beside Graham.Blake also noticed Alec and Jenny as she never let Alec out of her sight. When she saw him leave with Jenny, she was tempted to rush over and scream that Jenny was a homewrecker. But she held herself back. She was at the Walters' event, representing the Watkins. It would not be good for either of them if she did that.…Alec locked the door behind him after they entered the lounge.Jenny frowned and eyed him suspiciously. "What are you doing?""I'm just worried that someone might come in suddenly. Did you think I would harm you?" Alec asked with a wry smile. Was he such a terrible person in Jenny's eyes?Jenny didn't think he would harm her; she just found his behavior puzzling. "Can we talk about it now?" she asked.Alec nodded and walked over to sit down. He motioned for her to